CA 1 Review

Jamestown was established ________________________, while Plymouth was established ________________________.

• for religious freedom; for economic gain

• for economic gain; for religious freedom

• for trade; for agriculture

• for agriculture; for trade

Answer explanation

Jamestown was established for economic gain, primarily through tobacco cultivation, while Plymouth was founded by Pilgrims seeking religious freedom from persecution in England.

Mercantilism was an economic concept that (a)   .

• promoted free trade

• encouraged self-sufficiency

• relied on imports

• discouraged exports

Answer explanation

Mercantilism emphasized national self-sufficiency, advocating for a strong economy through domestic production and limiting reliance on foreign goods. Thus, it encouraged self-sufficiency as a key principle.

The Plantation system increased Triangular Trade because _______________________________.

• it reduced the need for labor

• it increased the demand for manufactured goods

• it provided raw materials

• it decreased the cost of shipping

Answer explanation

The Plantation system provided raw materials like cotton and sugar, which were essential for trade in the Triangular Trade. This increased demand for these goods, thus enhancing the trade network.

Self-government formed in many of the colonies because _______________________________. An example of a self-government system is _______________________________.

• of royal decrees; monarchy

• of economic necessity; dictatorship

• of distance from Britain; town meetings

• of military needs; oligarchy

Answer explanation

Self-government emerged in the colonies due to the distance from Britain, which made direct control difficult. Town meetings served as a local form of governance, allowing colonists to make decisions independently.

After the French and Indian War, England (a)   So to pay it off, (b)   (c)  

• gained wealth; reduced taxes

• lost territory; increased trade

• incurred debt; imposed taxes

• gained allies; decreased tariffs

Answer explanation

After the French and Indian War, England incurred debt due to military expenses. To address this financial burden, it imposed taxes on the colonies, leading to discontent and resistance.

At the Second Continental Congress, Thomas Jefferson wrote _______________________________.

• the Articles of Confederation

• the Declaration of Independence

• the Constitution

• the Bill of Rights

Answer explanation

At the Second Continental Congress, Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, which declared the American colonies' separation from British rule. The other options were created later.

They also appointed George Washington as _______________________________.

• Secretary of State

• President

• Commander of the Continental Army

• Vice President

Answer explanation

George Washington was appointed as Commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, leading the colonial forces against British rule, which was crucial for the eventual success of the revolution.

The Battle of Saratoga was significant because (hint: Foreign) _______________________________.

• it was the last battle of the war

• it led to French support

• it was a major defeat for the British

• it ended the conflict

Answer explanation

The Battle of Saratoga was significant because it led to French support for the American cause, which was crucial in turning the tide of the Revolutionary War against the British.

Because of the geography of Yorktown, _______________________________.

• it was easy to defend

• it was difficult to supply

• it was strategically important

• it was isolated

Answer explanation

Yorktown's geography made it strategically important during the American Revolutionary War, as it provided a favorable position for military operations and control over key waterways.

The ______________________ prevented states from competing for new land. It created __________ __________ and also banned ______________________ in the new states.

• Northwest Ordinance; new territories; slavery

• Missouri Compromise; new states; trade

• Land Act; new laws; taxes

• Homestead Act; new settlements; tariffs

Answer explanation

The Northwest Ordinance established a framework for governing new territories, preventing states from competing for land and banning slavery in those territories, ensuring orderly expansion and the promotion of free states.